(the flange) around the cup. The flange is inserted into the toilet drain, sealing in the air and increasing the suction power. In a pinch, you can fold the rubber ring back into the bell of the plunger and use it to unclog a tub or sink drain, but a true cup plunger will be ...
Consider the flush toilet. It is a fascinating device, if you think about it. This giant, porcelain chair is installed into every modern bathroom, using up gallons of precious drinking water each day to whisk your urine and feces into oblivion (better known as the municipal wastewater treatment...
Install the offset collar/adapter of the new toilet to the closet flange, the fitting that connects to the drain line. Put the toilet in place. Install any necessary bolts. Install the rubber gasket on the outlet of the new water tank, and insert the screws and rubber washers. Attach the...
The Cortex fastener bit installs the screw and creates a perfect hole to insert a PVC plug. When fastening, take care to drive the fasteners straight/perpendicular to the trim surface, so the plugs sit flat. Once the fastener is installed place a tapered PVC plug into the hole and tap it...
To fix the problem, you'll have to remove the toilet so you can see what's going on. It could be that the toilet flange is recessed below the floor and the wax ring isn't thick enough to make a seal. You can fix this by replacing it with an extra-thick wax ring or installing ...
Locate the caps on the base of the toilet and remove them. Doing so will unveil the bolts that connect the bowl to the flange in the floor. Remove the bolts. If corrosion is present, there are a couple of things you can use to make it easier to remove. Use a lubricant such as WD...
The proper notched trowel size is determined by the size of the tile you plan to install and the type of surface it will be installed on. The goal is to provide just the right amount of thin-set mortar to properly set the tiles – enough to cover most or all of the backside surface...